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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Temple?
- Temple University is 1,862.2% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Temple than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($34,684.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Temple ($23,737 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 9.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,648 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,575 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Temple? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Temple and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the same as at Temple University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/